Book space now for CDF

The Columbus Day committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has announced that it has vendor space available for food, craft and commercial for the Columbus Day Festival to be held Saturday, October 12.The Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta is held in connection with the Columbus Day Festival and...

Why support local businesses?

We often hear this, “Shop Local or Support Your Local Business.” Why?It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot right here in Columbus.

Ways to be active with limited time

No time to be active in the Chamber?In less than two hours, you can:Attend one of the Chamber’s luncheons held the second Wednesday of each month or attend a business seminar or session.In less than one hour, you can:Write or email the Chamber a news item about your business which can be published...

Police officer

Police officer Preston Hosier was presented a certificate from Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth recognizing his completing five years on the Columbus Police Department.

Stolen property recovered in Baxter

Just after 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, law enforcement with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Baxter Springs Police Department executed a search warrant in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue in Baxter Springs.The search warrant stems from an investigation into hunting equipment being stolen...

Masonic Lodge

Nothing like spending a recent Saturday morning at the Black Diamond Ma- sonic Lodge with some biscuits and gravy. Youngsters are always ready for the morning out.